State governors have renewed calls for greater powers in the proposed state policing framework, arguing that enhanced authority is necessary to effectively tackle security challenges at the grassroots level.

The demand emerged amid ongoing national discussions on constitutional reforms and the creation of state police as a strategy to address rising insecurity across the country.

Governors maintain that state governments are better positioned to understand local security dynamics and respond swiftly to threats within their jurisdictions.

They argued that without adequate operational and administrative powers, state police formations may struggle to achieve their intended objectives.

According to the governors, decentralising certain aspects of policing could improve intelligence gathering, community engagement, and rapid response to criminal activities.

Supporters of the proposal say state police would complement federal security agencies and strengthen overall law enforcement capacity nationwide.

However, critics have expressed concerns about possible political interference, abuse of power, and the need for strong oversight mechanisms.

Constitutional and security experts have called for clear legal safeguards to ensure accountability, professionalism, and respect for human rights within any state policing system.

The debate continues as lawmakers and stakeholders work to define the responsibilities and limits of federal and state security authorities.

Observers say the outcome of the discussions could significantly reshape Nigeria’s security architecture and governance framework in the years ahead.